Across
- 4. Slower than USB and firewire ports.
- 6. many peripherals use this kind of port. It can be used to transfer data and power.
- 8. A large circuit board that directs and houses data.
- 10. funnels power to all the devices.
- 13. Used for older printers and scanners.
Down
- 1. transfers data up to 400 megabits per second.
- 2. Slots that let peripherals communicate quickly with the processor.
- 3. The brain that carries out the computer's instructions.
- 5. Ports for mice and keyboards that don't use USB cables.
- 7. Activates when you turn on the computer and per-forms system checks before starting your main output system.
- 9. Houses your graphics card, which supplies and image for the monitor.
- 11. Something gotten for better sound quality that attaches to the motherboard.
- 12. The CPU stores temporary information here.